• Are You Sure That's a Service Animal?
    Apr 28 2026

    Can a donkey qualify as a service animal? When did the ADA’s definition of service animal change? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski explains how the ADA defines service animals and answers these important questions. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    4 mins
  • Do You Know About Goalball?
    Apr 27 2026

    In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski shares a segment featuring athletes and takes a closer look at this unique sport. Goalball is a Paralympic sport for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    7 mins
  • The Difference Between Emotional Support and Service Animals
    Apr 24 2026

    What’s the difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal under the ADA? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski breaks down how each is defined, what they are trained to do, and why only service animals are granted public access rights. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    8 mins
  • Finding Out About the ADA
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode, we answer three ADA questions:

    What is the ADA doing to inform the public about the ADA itself?

    Is there one website to find out about the ADA in the court system?

    Are ADA violations typically resolved in civil or criminal court?

    You can read the transcript here.

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    6 mins
  • Prescribed Drugs and Legal Referral
    Jun 25 2024

    Can current employers refuse to hire you based on your current medication? Can ADA Centers make referrals to attorneys? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski answers these important questions for many with disabilities. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    5 mins
  • Carnival Fairs and Service Dogs
    Nov 9 2023

    Planning on riding a traveling carnival ride or staying in that cozy bed and breakfast with the family dog? Joe Zesski answers questions related to disability and accessibility regarding these two questions in this edition of Ask About the ADA. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    6 mins
  • Accommodations on College Campuses
    Nov 9 2023

    This episode of Ask About the ADA sees Joe Zesski go in-depth about accommodations college students acquire on campus, from what they are specifically to if the student and administration disagree about accommodations and how to proceed. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    22 mins
  • Disability on College Campuses
    Nov 9 2023

    In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski discusses disability laws, acquiring accommodations, and tips for acquiring said accommodations for students on college campuses. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

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    15 mins